- The problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Forest River Work and Play, 2024-2026 East to West Takoda, Coachmen Chaparral, 2025-2026 Shasta Phoenix, 2023-2025 Forest River Riverstone, 2022-2026 Coachmen Adrenaline, and 2025 Forest River Cedar Creek fifth wheel travel trailers. The ramp door may break away from the door frame while loading or unloading vehicles.
- The risk
- A ramp door that breaks during use increases the risk of injury.
- The fix
- Dealers will install additional support brackets, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 18, 2026. Owners may contact Coachmen Adrenaline & Work and Play customer service at 1-574-825-6302, Riverstone customer service at 1-260-593-4028, East to West Takoda customer service at 1-574-264-6664, Cedar Creek customer service at 1-260-593-4000, Coachmen Chapparal and Shasta Pheonix customer service at 1-574-825-7101. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-2017.
Vehicle safety record
2023 Forest River Riverstone Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2023 Forest River Riverstone have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in January 2026 for the recreational vehicle / trailer.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical Riverstone year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2023 Forest River Riverstone recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2026 Riverstone fifth wheel trailers. The steel hydraulic brake lines may fail and leak brake fluid.
- The risk
- A brake fluid leak can cause a loss of brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the brake lines, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 19, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 260-593-2425. Forest River's number for this recall is 70-1957.
- The problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Riverstone Fifth Wheel trailers. The solar panels may have been incorrectly connected in parallel and instead of in series, causing the wiring to overheat and melt.
- The risk
- Melted wires increase the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the wiring and replace the cable entry plate and solar controller as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 5, 2024. Owners may call Forest River Customer Service at (260) 593-2425. Forest River's number for this recall is 70-1853.
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Forest River Riverstone: every year compared
All Riverstone years2023 Forest River Riverstone vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Forest River Riverstone | 0 | 3 | F | |
| 2023 Forest River Cedar Creek | 4 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2023 Forest River Cherokee | 3 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2023 Forest River Georgetown | 3 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2023 Forest River Economy Hauler | 2 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2023 Forest River Forester | 1 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2023 Forest River Cargo Mate | 1 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 2023 Forest River NO Boundaries | 1 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2023 Forest River Cardinal | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2023 Forest River Riverstone
Does the 2023 Forest River Riverstone have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2023 Forest River Riverstone: recreational vehicle / trailer (January 2026); hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (August 2025); solar panel (October 2024). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2023 Forest River Riverstone had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2023 Forest River Riverstone a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 5 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Forest River Riverstone year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2023 Forest River Riverstone has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data